Windmills are installed in an area where the wind speed is low.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

For harnessing wind energy, windmills are installed. Strong winds cause the blades or vanes of the windmill to rotate. If the wind speed is low, the energy output of the windmill will also be low. Hence, the given statement is false.

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